salivate
[ sal-uh-veyt ]
/ ˈsæl əˌveɪt /
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verb (used without object), sal·i·vat·ed, sal·i·vat·ing.
to produce saliva.
verb (used with object), sal·i·vat·ed, sal·i·vat·ing.
to produce an excessive secretion of saliva in, as by mercurial poisoning.
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Origin of salivate
OTHER WORDS FROM salivate
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British Dictionary definitions for salivate
salivate
/ (ˈsælɪˌveɪt) /
verb
(intr) to secrete saliva, esp an excessive amount
(tr) to cause (a laboratory animal, etc) to produce saliva, as by the administration of mercury
Derived forms of salivate
salivation, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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Medical definitions for salivate
salivate
[ săl′ə-vāt′ ]
v.
To secrete or produce saliva.
To produce excessive salivation in.
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